Skyrc 6x80Plus User manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Professional Balance Charger / Discharger

Lithium Battery Meter / Motor RPM Tester /

Servo Tester

Professional Balance Charger / Discharger

Lithium Battery Meter / Motor RPM Tester /

Servo Tester

Version 1.0

Printed in China 2012

All specifications and figures are subject to change without notice.

Manufactured by

SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

www.skyrc.com

7504-0301-01

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

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6X80 Plus

Congratulations on your choice of the SKYRC 6x80 Plus digital

intelligent charger from SKYRC Technology Co., Ltd.

The unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic

charger such as SKYRC 6x80 Plus does require some knowledge on

the part of the user. These operating instructions are designed to

ensure that you quickly become familiar with its functions. It is

therefore important that you read right through the Operating

Instructions, Warning and Safety Notes before you attempt to use your

new automatic charger for the first time. We hope you have many

years of pleasure and success with your new battery charger.

SKYRC 6x80 Plus is a high-performance, micro processor control

charge/discharge station with battery management suitable for use with

all current battery types. With integral equalizer for six-cell, Lithium-

Polymer (LiPo), Lithium-Ferrum (LiFe) and Lithium-Ion (LiIon) batteries.

Maximum 10A charge current; maximum 80W charge power; can be

powered by a 12 Volt car battery or from 100V-240V via the built in

switch-mode power supply.

When a Nickel battery is fully charged, the unit terminates the process

using the Delta-Peak method. Lithium and lead (Pb) batteries are

charged using the CC-CV method.

The fan cooling system is so smart and efficient. The fan speed is

controlled by internal temperature sensor.

It also adds lithium Batt Meter, Motor RPM Tester and Servo Tester

functions. It is convenient for user to get some useful information with

this charger.

It can be dangerous to mis-handle batteries and battery chargers, as

there is always a risk of batteries catching fire and exploding.

Please BE SURE to read these INSTRUCTIONS, WARNING and

SAFETY NOTES before you use the charger for the first time.

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................

SPECIAL FEATURES.............................................................................................

WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES.........................................................................

PROGRAM FLOW CHART......................................................................................

LITHIUM BATTERY CONNECTION DIAGRAM ....................................................

OPERATION............................................................................................................

LITHIUM BATTERY PROGRAM..................................(LiPo/LiFe/LiIon) ..................

Charging Lithium Battery at Balance Mode................................................................

Charging of Lithium Battery.......................................................................................

‘FAST' Charging of Lithium Battery............................................................................

'STORAGE' Control of Lithium Battery.......................................................................

Discharging Lithium Battery.......................................................................................

Pb( lead-sulphuric acid) battery program................................................................

Charging of Pb Battery.............................................................................................

Discharging of Pb Battery..........................................................................................

NIMH/NICD BATTERY PROGRAM....................................................... .................

Charging of NiMH/NiCd Battery................................................................................

Charging NiMH/NiCd Battery in The AUTO Charge Mode........................................

Discharging of NiMH/NiCd Battery............................................................................

Charging NiMH/NiCd Battery In Re-Peak Charge Mode..........................................

Charge/Discharge & Discharge/Charge Cycle of NiMH/NiCd Battery.......................

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BATTERY MEMORY SET......................................................................................

LITHIUM BATTERY METER..................................................................................

MOTOR RPM TESTER..........................................................................................

SERVO TESTER....................................................................................................

SYSTEM SET UP....................................................................................................

VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS.............................................

WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE....................................................................

SPECIFICATION.....................................................................................................

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES........................................................................

CONFORMITY DECLARATION.............................................................................

WARRANTY AND SERVICE.................................................................................

LIABILITY EXCLUSION........................................................................................

USING THE CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE “CHARGE MASTER”..................

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INTRODUCTION

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Please read this entire operating manual completely and attentively

before using this product, as it covers a wide range of information on

operating and safety. Or please do use this product in company with a

specialist!

AC Input

Power Port

100-240V AC

DC Input

Power Cable

11-18V AC

Temp.

Sensor

LCD Screen

Enter/Start

Rotary Dial

Mode/Stop Button

Servo/ESC Port

Brushless Motor

Sensor Port

USB Port for PC

Control & Firmware

Upgrade

Battery Socket

Balance Socket

Port Pitch=2.54mm

SPECIAL FEATURES

Optimized Operating Software

SKYRC 6x80 Plus features the so-called AUTO function that set the

feeding current during the process of charging or discharging.

Especially for lithium batteries, it can prevent the overcharging which

may lead to an explosion due to the user's fault. It can disconnect the

circuit automatically and alarm once detecting any malfunction. All the

programs of this product were controlled through two way linkage and

communication, to achieve the maximum safety and minimize the

trouble. All the settings can be configured by users!

Internal Independent Lithium Battery Balancer

SKYRC 6x80 Plus employs an individual-cell-voltage balancer. It isn't

necessary to connect an external balancer for balance charging.

Balancing Individual Cells Battery Discharging

During the process of discharging, SKYRC 6x80 Plus can monitor and

balance each cell of the battery individually. Error message will be

indicated and the process will be ended automatically if the voltage of

any single one cell is abnormal.

Adaptable to Various Type of Lithium Battery

SKYRC 6x80 Plus is adaptable to various types of lithium batteries,

such as LiPo, LiIon and the new LiFe series of batteries.

Fast and Storage Mode of Lithium Battery

Purposes to charge lithium battery varies, 'fast' charge reduce the

duration of charging, whereas 'store' state can control the final voltage

of your battery, so as to store for a long time and protect useful time of

the battery.

Cyclic Charging/Discharging

1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge>discharge or discharge

> charge is operable for battery refreshing and balancing to stimulate

the battery's activity.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

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Data Store/Load

The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for

your convenience. You can keep the data pertaining to program setting

of the battery of continuous charging or discharging. Users can call out

these data at any time without any special program setting.

Terminal Voltage Control(TVC)

The charger allows user to change the end voltage.

Lipo Battery Meter

The user can check battery's total voltage, the highest voltage, the

lowest voltage and each cell's voltage.

Motor RPM Tester

Users connect the sensor motor and charger with sensor wire, set the

pulse width and test the RPM of the motor.

Servo Tester

Connect the servo and the charger with wire, change the pulse width

value and check whether the servo works or not.

Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Battery

In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery

once, twice or three times in a row automatically. This is good for

making certain the battery is fully charged, and for checking how well

the battery receives fast charges.

Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd

Delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd battery: The automatic charge

termination program based on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage

detection. When the battery's voltage exceeds the threshold, the

process will be terminated automatically.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Automatic Charging Current Limit

You can set up the upper limit of the charging current when charging

your NiMH or NiCd battery, it is useful for the NiMH battery of low

impedance and capacity in the 'AUTO' charging mode.

Capacity Limit

The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current

multiplied by time. If the charging capacity exceeds the limit, the

process will be terminated automatically when you set the maximum

value.

Temperature Threshold*

The battery's internal chemical reaction will cause the temperature of

the battery to rise. If the temperature limit is reached, the process will

be terminated.

Processing Time Limit:

You can also limit the maximum process time to avoid any possible

defect.

PC Control Software “Charge Master”

The free “Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to

operate the charger through the computer. You can monitor pack

voltage, cell voltage and other data during the charging, view charge

date in real-time graphs. And you can initiate, control charging and

update firmware from “Charge Master”.

This function is available by connecting optional temperature probe, which is

not included in the package.

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WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES

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These warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please

follow the instructions for maximum safety; otherwise the charger and

the battery can be damaged or at worst it can cause a fire.

The allowable DC input voltage is 11-18V DC.

The allowable AC input voltage is 100-240V AC.

Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its

power supply. If any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE

PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the operation manual.

Keep the charger well away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct

sunshine and vibration. Never drop it.

This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant,

non-flammable and non-conductive surface. Never place them on

a car seat, carpet or similar surface. Keep all flammable volatile

materials away from the operating area.

Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be

charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this

charger. If the program is set up incorrectly, the battery and

charger may be damaged. Fire or explosion can occur due to

overcharging. This warranty is not valid for any damage or

subsequent damage arising as a result of a misuse or failure to

observe the procedures outlined in this manual.

To avoid short circuiting between the charge lead, always connect

the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery.

Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.

Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types

of batteries:

A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit

A battery pack which consists of different types of cells

(including different manufacturers)

A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged

Non-rechargeable batteries (pose an explosion hazard)

A faulty or damaged battery

WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES

Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to

other components

Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to

be suitable for the currents the charger delivers during the

charge process

Please bear in mind the following points before commencing

charging:

Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of

battery you are charging?

Did you set up adequate current for charging or discharging?

Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs

can be wired in parallel and in series, i.e. a 2-cell pack can be

3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in series).

Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure?

Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the

circuit.

Standard Battery Parameters

Be very careful to choose the correct voltage for different types of battery otherwise you

may cause damage to the batteries. Incorrect settings could cause the cells to fire or

explode.

3.7V/cell

Nominal

Voltage

Min. Discharge

Voltage

Max Charge

Voltage

Storage

Voltage

Allowable

Fast Charge

3.7V/cell

4.2V/cell

3.8V/cell

≦1C

3.0-3.3V/cell

LiPo

LiIon

3.6V/cell

4.1V/cell

≦1C

3.3V/cell

3.6V/cell

3.3V/cell

≦4C

LiFe

1.2V/cell

1.5V/cell

n/a

1C-2C

NiCd

1.2V/cell

1.5V/cell

n/a

1C-2C

MiMH

2.0V/cell

2.46V/cell

n/a

≦0.4C

Pb

2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell

1.8V/cell

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Charging

During charge process, a specific quantity of electrical energy is

fed into the battery. The charge quantity is calculated by multiplying

charge current by charge time. The maximum permissible charge

current varies depending on the battery type or its performance,

and can be found in the information by the battery manufacturer.

Only batteries that are expressly stated to be capable of quick-

charge are allowed to be charged at rates higher than the standard

charge current.

Connect the battery to the terminal of the charger: red is positive

and black is negative. Due to the difference between resistance of

cable and connector, the charger can not detect resistance of the

battery pack, the essential requirement for the charger to work

properly is that the charge lead should be of adequate conductor

cross-section, and high quality connectors which are normally gold-

plated should be fitted to both ends.

Always refer to the manual by the battery manufacturer pertaining

to charging methods. Operate according to their recommended

charging current and charging time. lithium batteries, in particular,

should be charged strictly according to the manufacturer’s

instruction.

Close attention should be paid to the connection of lithium

batteries.

Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack arbitrarily.

Please get highlighted that lithium battery packs can be wired in

parallel and in series. In the parallel connection, the battery's

capacity is calculated by multiplying single the battery's capacity by

the number of cells, bearing in mind that total voltage stays the

same. If the voltage is imbalanced, it may cause a fire or explosion.

Lithium batteries are recommended to charge in series.

WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES

Discharging

The main purpose of discharging is to clean the residual capacity

of the battery, or to reduce the battery' voltage to a defined level.

The same attention should be paid to the discharging process as

the charging process. The final discharge voltage should be set up

correctly to avoid deep discharging. Lithium batteries cannot be

discharged to lower than the minimum voltage, or it will cause a

rapid loss of capacity or a total failure. Generally, lithium batteries

don't need to be discharged. Please pay attention to the minimum

voltage of lithium batteries to protect them.

Some rechargeable batteries have a memory effect. If they are

partly used and recharged before the whole charge is

accomplished, they remember this and will only use that part of

their capacity next time. This is a 'memory effect' It is said that

NiMH and NiCd batteries are suffering from memory effect. NiCd

has more ‘memory effect’ than NiMH.

Lithium batteries are recommended to be discharged partially

rather than fully. Frequent full discharging should be avoided if

possible. Instead, charge the battery more often or use a battery of

larger capacity. Full capacity cannot be reached until it has been

subjected to 10 or more charge cycles. The cyclic process of

charge and discharge will optimize the capacity of battery pack.

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LITHIUM BATTERY CONNECTION DIAGRAM

CONNECTING THE BATTERY

SKYRC 6x80 Plus comes with the built in switching power supply.

You can connect the AC power cord directly to the main AC socket.

(100-240V AC). For attaching directly to 12V car batteries. It is

critically important that you use a fully charged 13.8V car battery.

Important!!! Before connecting a battery it is absolutely essential to

check one last time that you have set the parameters correctly. If the

settings are incorrect, the battery may be damaged, and could even

burst into flames or explode. To avoid short circuits between the

banana plugs, always connect the charge leads to the charger first,

and only then to the battery. Reverse the sequence when

disconnecting the pack.

Using terminal

clip attaching

to car battery

Balance socket:

The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the

charger with the black wire aligned with the negative marking. Take

care to maintain correct polarity! (See the wiring diagram below.)

DC INPUT: The maximum charge circuit power is 80W.

AC INPUT: The maximum charge circuit power is 50W.

NOTE:

This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the

SKYRC 6x80 Plus while charging in the balance charge program mode

only.

WARNING:

Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this charger.

LITHIUM BATTERY CONNECTION DIAGRAM

PROGRAM SELECT

BATT MEMORY

ENTER

START

BATT MEMORY [1]

ENTER SET

ENTER

START

BATT TYPE

LiPo

BATT VOLTS

7.4V ( 2S )

CHARGE CURRENT

4.9A

DSCH CURRENT

2.2A

DSCH VOLTAGE

3.0V/CELL

TVC=YOUR RISK

4.20V

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

PROGRAM SELECT

SYSTEM SET->

Rest Time

CHG>DCHG 10Min

VERSION

1.00

ENTER

START

SAFETY TIME

ON 120Min

Capacity Cut-Off

ON 5000mAH

Key Beep ON

Buzzer ON

DECINC

Input Power Low

Cut-Off 11.0V

Ext. Temp

Int. Temp 37C

0C

LOAD FACTORY SET

ENTER

STOP

SAVE PROGRAM

ENTER

SAVE PROGRAM

SAVE….

BATT MEMORY [1]

LiPo 7.4V (2S )

ENTER

START

BATT MEMORY [1]

C:4.9A D:2.2A

ENTER CHARGER

LOAD……

LiPo BALANCE

4.9A 7.4V(2S)

LiPo CHARGE

4.9A 7.4V(2S)

LiPo FAST CHG

4.9A 7.4V(2S)

LiPo STORAGE

4.9A 7.4V(2S)

LiPo DISCHARGE

2.2A 7.4V(2S)

BATT MEMORY 2

NiMH 2.4V (2S)

BATT TYPE

MiMH

BATT VOLTS

2.4V (2S)

ENTER

START

CHARGE CURRENT

3.3A

TRICKLE

100mA

PEAK DELAY

1Min

DSCH CURRENT

2.2A

DSCH VOLTAGE

1.1V/CELL

DELTA PEAK SENSE

4Mv/C

SAVE PROGRAM

ENTER

BATT MEMORY 3

Pb 4V (2S)

ENTER

START

BATT TYPE

Pb

BATT VOLTS

4.0V (2S)

CHARGE CURRENT

3.3A

DSCH CURRENT

1.5A

DSCH VOLTAGE

1.7V/CELL

SAVE PROGRAM

ENTER

PROGRAM SELECT

Pb BATT

ENTER

START

Pb CHARGE

2.0A 2.0V (1P)

Pb DISCHARGE

0.1A 2.0V (1P)

PROGRAM SELECT

NiCD BATT

NiCD CHARGE

CURRENT 2.0A

ENTER

START

NiCD DISCHARGE

0.1A CUT: 1.0V

NiCD CYCLE

CHG>DCHG 1

PROGRAM SELECT

NiMH BATT

ENTER

START

NiMH CHARGE

CURRENT 2.0A

NiMH DISCHARGE

0.1A CUT: 1.0V

NiMH CYCLE

CHG>DCHG 1

PROGRAM SELECT

LiPo BATT

LiPo BALANCE

2.0A 7.4V (2S)

LiPo CHARGE

2.0A 7.4V (2S)

LiPo FAST CHG

2.0A 7.4V (2S)

LiPo STORAGE

2.0A 7.4V (2S)

LiPo DISCHARGE

2.0A 7.4V (2S)

ENTER

START

PROGRAM SELECT

Lilo BATT

Lilo BALANCE

2.0A 7.2V (2S)

Lilo CHARGE

2.0A 7.2V (2S)

Lilo FAST CHG

2.0A 7.2V (2S)

Lilo STORAGE

2.0A 7.2V (2S)

Lilo DISCHARGE

2.0A 7.2V (2S)

ENTER

START

PROGRAM SELECT

LiFe BATT

LiFe BALANCE

2.0A 6.6V (2S)

LiFe CHARGE

2.0A 6.6V (2S)

LiFe FAST CHG

2.0A 6.6V (2S)

LiFe STORAGE

2.0A 6.6V (2S)

LiFe DISCHARGE

2.0A 6.6V (2S)

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

PROGRAM SELECT

Li BATT METER

4.20 4.19 4.19 V

0.00 0.00 0.00 V

MAIN 0.00V

H0.000V L0.000V

NiCD RE-PEAK

1

NiMH RE-PEAK

1

NiMH Auto CHARGE

CURRENT 2.0A

NiCD Auto CHARGE

CURRENT 2.0A

TEMPERATURE

CUT-OFF 50C

TEMPERATURE

CUT-OFF 50C

TEMPERATURE

CUT-OFF 50C

SELECT

SELECTSELECT

SELECT

SELECTSELECT

SELECT

SELECTSELECTSELECT

SELECT

SELECTSELECT

SELECT

SELECTSELECT

SELECTSELECTSELECTSELECT

SELECT

SELECTSELECT

SELECT

SELECTSELECT

SELECT

PROGRAM SELECT

SERVO TESTER

PULSE WIDTH:

700uS

SELECT

PROGRAM SELECT

MOTOR RPM TESTER

PULSE WIDTH:1800

RPM: 00000

SELECT

MODE

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

MODE/STOP

SELECT

PROGRAM FLOW CHART PROGRAM FLOW CHART

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OPERATION

The most important tool to operate the charger is the red rotary dial

and black button.

Enter/Start Rotary Dial

Mode/Stop Button

Enter/Start Rotary Dial

The dial has three functions: rotating the dial in both directions will

scroll through menus and adjust parameters quickly and easily, and

pressing down on the dial acts as button which is often used to enter

parameter alert or store parameters on-screen.

Mode/Stop Button

It is used to stop the progress or go back to previous step/screen.

When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press

the dial to make it blink then change the value by rotating the dial

clockwise or counterclockwise. The value will be stored by re-pressing

the dial. When you are willing to start the progress, press and hold the

dial for 3 seconds. When you are willing to stop the progress or go

back to previous step/screen, press the button once.

When you power on the charger, it will enter LiPo Battery balance

program directly. You could change the mode (balance mode, normal

charge mode, fast charge mode, store mode or discharge mode), enter

the desired charging/discharging mode, set the referred parameter and

start the progress.

If you have no request for LiPo Battery program, please press the

button to enter Program Select screen.

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LITHIUM BATTERY(LiPo/LiFe/LiIon)PROGRAM

These programs are only suitable for charging and discharging lithium

batteries with a nominal voltage of 3.7V, 3.6V and 3.3V per cell. These

batteries need to adopt different charge technique which is termed as

constant voltage(CV) and constant current(CC) method. The charge

current varies according to the battery capacity and performance. The

final voltage of charge process is also very important; it should be

precisely matched with the charge voltage of the battery. They are 4.2V

for LiPo, 3.6 V for LiFe, and 4.1V for Lilon. The charge current and

nominal voltage as for cell count set on the charge program must

always be correct for the battery to be charged.

CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERY AT BALANCE MODE

This function is for balancing the voltage of lithium-polymer battery

cells while charging.

In the balance mode, the battery needs to connect to the battery's

power lead with balance wire.

In this mode, the charging process will be different from ordinary

charging mode. The internal processor of the charger will monitor the

voltages of each cell of the battery pack and control charging current

which is feeding to each cell to equalize the voltage.

Note: We recommend charging lithium batteries with a balance wire in

the balance mode only.

-

+

Press

Dial

Mode

Stop

> 3 seconds

The left side of the first line shows the type

of battery you choose. The value on the left

of the second line of the charger is current

the user sets. After setting the current and

voltage, press and hold the dial for 3

seconds to start the process.

SELECT

Number

of

cells

Battery

voltage

Charging

time

Charged

capacity

Charging

current

This screen shows the real-time status during

charge process. Press button once to stop

the charge process.

This screen displays the number of cells you

set up and the processor detects. R shows

the number of cells detected by the charger

and S is the number of cells set by you at

the previous screen. If both numbers are

identical you can start charging process. If

not, press button to go back to previous

screen to recheck the number of cells of the

battery pack before going ahead.

CHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERY

This charging mode is for charging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon battery in normal

mode.

Note: We recommend charging lithium batteries with a balance lead in

the balance mode only.

-

+

> 3 seconds

The left side of the first line shows the type

of battery you choose. The value on the left

of the second line of the charger is current

the user sets. After setting the current and

voltage, press and hold the dial for 3

seconds to start the process.

This displays the number of cells you set up

and the processor detects. R shows the

number of cells detected by the charger and

SELECT SELECT

Mode

Stop

Press

Dial

Press

Dial

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LITHIUM BATTERY(LiPo/LiFe/LiIon)PROGRAM

Charged

capacity

Number

of

cells

Charging

time

Charging

current

Battery

voltage

S is the number of cells set by you at the

previous screen. If both numbers are

identical you can start charging process. If

not, press button to go back to previous

screen to recheck the number of cells of the

battery pack before going ahead.

This screen shows the real-time status

during charge process. Press button once to

stop the charge process.

‘FAST' CHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERY

The charging current is getting smaller as the process goes to the near

end term of Lithium battery charging. To finish charging process earlier,

this program eliminate certain period of CV process. Actually, the

charging current will goes to 1/5 from the initial value to end the

process while the normal charging goes to 1/10 during CV period. The

charging capacity may be a bit smaller than normal charging but the

process time will be reduced.

--

++

> 3 seconds

The value on the left side of the second lines

shows the charge current. The value on the

right side of the second lines shows the

battery pack's voltage. After setting current

and voltage, press and hold the dial for 3

seconds to start the process.

This displays the number of cells you set up

and the processor detects. R shows the

number of cells detected by the charger and

S is the number of cells set by you at the

previous screen. If both numbers are

SELECT SELECT

Mode

Stop

Press

Dial

Press

Dial

LITHIUM BATTERY(LiPo/LiFe/LiIon)PROGRAM

Current

voltage

battery

Supplied

capacity

Charge

current

Charging

time

Number

of

cells

identical you can start charging process. If

not, press button to go back to previous

screen to recheck the number of cells of the

battery pack before going ahead.

This screen shows the real-time status

during charge process. Press button once to

stop the charge process.

'STORAGE' CONTROL OF LITHIUM BATTERY

This program is for charging or discharging Lithium battery which will

not be used for long time. The program will determine to charge or

discharge the battery to certain voltage depending on the voltage of the

battery at its initial stage. They are different from the type of the battery,

3.75V for LiIo, 3.85V for LiPo and 3.3V for LiFe per cell. If the voltage

of battery at its initial stage is over the voltage level to storage, the

program will start to discharge.

-

+

-

+

> 3 seconds

At this screen, you can set up the current

and voltage of the battery pack. Charging

and discharging will make the batteries

come to the voltage level of storage state.

This screen displays the number of cells you

set up and the processor detects. R shows

the number of cells detected by the charger

and S is the number of cells set by you at

the previous screen. If both numbers are

identical you can start charging process. If

not, press Mode/Stop button to go back to

SELECT SELECT

Mode

Stop

Press

Dial

Press

Dial

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LITHIUM BATTERY(LiPo/LiFe/LiIon)PROGRAM

Number

of

cells

Elapsed

time

Charge

or discharge

current

Supplied

capacity

Current

voltage

battery

This screen shows the real-time status

charging. Press Mode/Stop button once to

stop the charge process.

previous screen to recheck the number of

cells of the battery pack before going ahead.

DISCHARGING LITHIUM BATTERY

Number

of

cells

-

elapsed

time

+

Battery

voltage

Discharged

capacity

discharge

current

> 3 seconds

The value of discharge current on the left

can not exceed 1C, and the value on the

right can not be under the voltage

recommended by the manufacturer to avoid

over discharging. Press and hold the dial for

3 seconds to start discharging.

This screen shows the real-time status of

discharging, you can press Mode/Stop

button to stop discharging.

This screen displays the number of cells you

set up and the processor detects. R shows

the number of cells detected by the charger

and S is the number of cells set by you at

the previous screen. If both numbers are

identical you can start charging process. If

not, press Mode/Stop button to go back to

previous screen to recheck the number of

cells of the battery pack before going ahead.

Mode

Stop

SELECT

-

+

SELECT

Press

Dial

Press

Dial

Press

Dial

LITHIUM BATTERY(LiPo/LiFe/LiIon)PROGRAM

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NIMH/NICD BATTERY PROGRAM

These programs are for charging or discharging NiMH (Nickel-Metal-

Hydride) or NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) battery.

CHARGING OF / BATTERYNIMH NICD

The charger will charge NiMH and NiCd batteries using the charge

current set by the user.

NiMH CHARGE

CURRENT 2.0A

Battery

type

-

+

Elapsed

time

Charged

capacity

Battery

type

Charge

current

Battery

voltage

> 3 seconds

The screen displays the current state of

charging.

To stop the process, press Mode/Stop

button once.

The audible sound indicates the end of

process.

This program is for charging of NiMH/NiCd

batteries. You can press Start/Enter dial to

make the parameter blink, then rotate the

dial to change the value and repress the dial

to store the value.

CHARGING / BATTERY IN THE AUTO

CHARGE MODE

NIMH NICD

In this program the charger detects the condition of the battery which is

connected to the output and automatically charges the battery. In this

mode, you should set up the upper limit of the charge current to avoid

damage by excessive feeding current. Some batteries of low

resistance and capacity can lead to higher current in the auto charging

mode.

N i M H A u t o C H A R G E

C U R R E N T 2 . 0 A

This program is for charging of NiMH/NiCd

batteries in auto mode. You can press

Start/Enter dial to make it blink and then rotate

the dial to change the parameter value. Press

START/ENTER dial to store the value.

SELECT

Mode

Stop

Battery

type

> 3 seconds

Mode

Stop

Press

Dial

Press

Dial

N i M H 2 . 0 A 9 . 5 2 V

A U T 0 0 0 : 1 3 0 0 0 0 0

CHARGING / BATTERY IN RE-PEAK

CHARGE MODE

NIMH NICD

Re-peak Charge Mode (NiMH and NiCd batteries only): In re-peak

charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice or

three times in a row automatically. This is good for confirming the

battery is fully charged, and for checking how well the battery receives

fast charges. A five minute cool-off delay occurs after each re-peak

charge. To start charge, press and hold the dial for 3 seconds.

NIMH/NICD BATTERY PROGRAM

The screen displays the current state of

charging.

To stop the process, press Mode/Stop

button once.

The audible sound indicates the end of

process.

Elapsed

time

Charged

capacity

Battery

type

Charge

current

Battery

voltage

N i M H R E - P E A K

1

N i M H 2 . 0 A 9 . 5 9 V

R P C 0 0 0 : 3 3 0 0 0 1 7

Re-peak cycle number 1 shows on the display.

Press the dial to make the re-peak cycle

number blink and rotate the dial to find the

desired number of times to re-peak charge the

battery.

Press the dial to confirm selection.

-

+

SELECT

Battery

type

Charge

current

Battery

voltage

Elapsed

time

Charged

capacity

DISCHARGING OF / BATTERYNIMH NICD

NiMH DISCHARGE

0.1A CUT:1.0V

Battery

type

-

+

> 3 seconds

Set discharge current on the left and final

voltage on the right. The discharge current

ranges from 0.1 to 5.0A and the final voltage

ranges from 0.1 to 25.2V. To start the

process, press and hold Start /Enter dial for

3 seconds.

Mode

Stop

SELECT

Press

Dial

Press

Dial

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CHARGE/DISCHARGE & DISCHARGE/CHARGE CYCLE

OF NIMH/NICD BATTERY

-

+

-

+

Battery

type

Elapsed

time

Battery

voltage

Discharged

or charged

capacity

Discharge

or charge

current

> 3 seconds

NiMH CYCLE

CHG＞DCHG 1

NiMH 1.0A 7.42V

C>D 022:45 00890

You can set up sequence on the left and the

number of cycles on the right. Range of the

cycle number is 1-5.

Press Mode/Stop key to stop program, you

can rotate the Start/Enter dial to alter the

current.

Mode

Stop

SELECT SELECT

NIMH/NICD BATTERY PROGRAM

Discharge

current

Battery

type

Battery

voltage

Elapsed

time

Discharged

capacity

NiMH 0.1A 7.42V

DSC 022:45 00890

The screen indicates the discharging state.

You can rotate the Start/Enter dial to alter

discharge current and repress the dial to

store the value. Press Mode/Stop button to

stop discharging.

The audible sound indicates the end of

process.

Press

Dial

PB( LEAD-SULPHURIC ACID) BATTERY PROGRAM

This is programmed for charging Pb (lead-sulphuric acid) battery with

nominal voltage from 2 to 20V. Pb batteries are totally different from

NiMH or NiCd batteries. They can only deliver relatively lower current

comparing to their capacity, and similar restrictions definitely apply to

charge. So the optimal charge current will be 1/10 of the capacity. Pb

batteries must not be charged rapidly. Always follow the instruction

supplied by the battery manufacturer.

CHARGING OF PB BATTERY

Battery

type

-

Elapsed

time

+

Charge

current

Battery

voltage

-

+

Charged

capacity

> 3 seconds

Set up the charge current on the left and the

nominal voltage of the battery on the right.

The charge current ranges from 0.1 to 10.0A

and the voltage should be matched with the

battery being charged. Start the charge

process by pressing and holding the dial for

3 seconds.

The screen displays the state of charging

process. To stop charging forcibly, press

Mode/Stop button once.

The audible sound indicates end of process.

DISCHARGING OF PB BATTERY

-

+

-

+

Set discharge current on the left and final

voltage on the right. The discharge current

ranges from 0.1 to 5.0A.

To start the process, press and hold the

Start/Enter dial for 3 seconds.

SELECT SELECT

Mode

Stop

SELECT SELECT

> 3 seconds

Mode

Stop

Press

Dial

Press

Dial

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BATTERY MEMORY SET

The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for

your convenience, and the stored profiles can be recalled quickly

without having to go through the setup process.

BATT MEMORY【1】

ENTER SET

BATT TYPE

LiPo

＞3 seconds

Enter the battery memory program, you can

change the battery type(LiPo, LiFe, LiIon, NiMH,

NiCd, Pb battery), voltage, charge current by

pressing the Start/Enter dial to make the value

blink, then rotate the Start/Enter dial clockwise or

counterclockwise to alter the value, and repress

Start/Enter dial to store the value and move to the

next value or screen.

Note:The battery used for this example is a

2S(7.4V) Lipo battery.

DSCH CURRENT

2.2A

BATT VOLTS

7.4V(2S)

CHARGE CURRENT

4.9A

DSCH VOLTAGE

3.0V/CELL

Set the discharge current, which can be adjusted

(0.1A-5.0A).

Set the discharge voltage, which can be adjusted

(3.0-3.3V/Cell).

Set the voltage and number of cells, along with

the normal voltage (1S-6S).

Set the charge current, which can be adjusted(0.1-

10.0A).

SELECT SELECT

SELECT

SELECT SELECT

SELECT

Press

Dial

Battery

type

Elapsed

time

Discharge

current

Battery

voltage

Discharged

capacity

The screen displays the current state of

discharge. You can alter the discharge

current by pressing Start/Enter dial during

the process. Once you find the desired

current value by rotating the dial, store it by

repressing the dial.

To stop discharging, press Mode/Stop button

once. The audible sound indicates the end

of process.

The free “Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to

operate the charger through the computer. You can monitor pack

voltage, cell voltage and other data during the charging, view charge

date in real-time graphs. And you can initiate, control charging and

update firmware from “Charge Master”.

In order to connect the charger to the computer and use the “Charge

Master”, you are required to use a USB cable which is not included in

this package. The cable must be terminated on one end with “A” plug

and the opposite end is terminated with “mini-B” plug which can

connect to charger directly.

The “Charge Master” can be download from www.skyrc.com. For more

details, please refer HELP file which can be find in “Charge Master”

software.

USING THE CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE

“CHARGE MASTER”

USING THE CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE

“CHARGE MASTER”

TVC=YOUR RISK

4.20V

SAVE PROGRAM

SAVE

SAVE PROGRAM

ENTER

＞3 seconds

BATT MEMORY【1】

LiPo 7.4V(2S)

BATT MEMORY【1】

C:4.9A D:2.2A

ENTER CHARGER

LOAD……

next flash

TEMPERATURE

CUT-OFF 50C

Set the terminal voltage, which can be

adjusted(4.18-4.30V).

Save the program set by pressing and holding

the Start/Enter dial for 3 seconds.

This screen indicate the saved profile.

This screen indicates that the charge profile is

being loaded.

Once you've saved a charge profile, you can

load those settings to use later. To load a

memory, you have to press and hold the

Start/Enter dial for 3 seconds. Otherwise you

only enter the setting mode.

SELECT

SELECT SELECT

BATTERY MEMORY SET

Press

Dial

Set the cut-off temperature, which can be

adjusted(20 C/68 F-80 C/176 F).

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LITHIUM BATTERY METER

PROGRAM SELECT

Li BATT METER

Press the Start/Enter dial to enter the Lithium

Battery Meter program.

4.19 4.15 4.18V

0.00 0.00 0.00V

The screen indicate each cell's voltage.

MAIN 12.52V

H4.190V L4.160V

The screen indicate the total voltage, the highest

voltage, the lowest voltage.

SELECT

The user can check battery's total voltage, the highest voltage, the

lowest voltage and each cell's voltage.

Please connect the battery to the charger main battery lead to battery

socket and balance wires to balance socket.

This diagram shows the correct

way to connect your battery to

check the voltage.

Press

Dial

4.19 4.15 4.18V

4.15 4.19 4.18V

MOTOR RPM TESTER

The charger can test motor RPM. Please do as follows,

Connect the motor and ESC.

Switch off the ESC and connect it to the battery.

Connect the power to the charger.

Insert the ESC signal wire to ESC port in the charger.

Connect the motor and charger with motor sensor wire. There is a motor

sensor port beside the temp sensor.

Enter Motor RPM Tester Program, set the initial pulse width which should be

the same as the neutral position of the transmitter. We suggest to set it to 1480

as most of the transmitters’ neutral position is like that.

Switch on the ESC. Change the pulse width and check the RPM corresponding

to different pulse width. If the motor doesn’t run, please recheck the transmitters’

neutral position and reset the initial pulse width.

Press the Start/Enter dial to enter the Motor RPM Tester

Program and set the initial pulse width by rotating the

Start/Enter knob.

Switch on the ESC.

The left side of the first line shows the pulse width and

the second line shows the RPM of the motor

corresponding to different pulse width. The value of

pulse width can be changed by rotating the Start/Enter

dial.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

PROGRAM SELECT

MOTOR RPM TESTER

SELECT

PULSE WIDTH:1500

RPM: 00000

SELECT

This diagram shows the

correct connect way to

test motor RPM.

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SERVO TESTER

The charger can check whether the servo works. Please do as follows,

Connect the battery to the power.

Connect the servo to the servo port in left side of the charger. Be

careful with the correct polarity.

Enter to Servo Tester Program in the charger, change the pulse

width and check the response of the servo.

1.

2.

3.

Press the Start/Enter dial to enter the Servo

Tester Program.

The screen displays the pulse width. Rotate the

Start/Enter dial to change the value of pulse

width and observe the response of the servo

corresponding to different pulse width

PROGRAM SELECT

SERVO TESTER

SELECT

PULSE WIDTH:

900uS

SELECT

This diagram shows the correct connect way to test the servo.

SYSTEM SET UP

It will be operated with the default value of the essential user settings

when it is connected to a DC 11~18V battery for the first time. The

screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can

change the value of parameter on each screen.

When you are willing to alter the parameter value, press the dial to

make it blink then change the value by rotating the dial clockwise or

counterclockwise. The value will be stored by repressing the dial.

PROGRAM SELECT

SYSTEM SET

Rest Time

CHG＞DCHG 10Min

SAFETY TIME

ON 120Min

User set up starting screen.

The battery is on the cyclic process of charge

and discharge can often become warm after

charge or discharge period. The program can

insert a time delay to occur after each charge

and discharge process to allow the battery

adequate time to cool down before being

subjected to the next process. The value

ranges from 1 to 60 minutes.

When you start a charge process, the integral

safety timer automatically starts running at the

same time. This is programmed to prevent

overcharge the battery if it proves to be faulty,

or if the termination circuit cannot detect the

battery full. The value for the safety timer

should be generous enough to allow a full

charge of the battery.

Safe timer Calculation

When charging NiMH or NiCd batteries, divide

the capacity by current, then divide the result

SELECT

SELECT SELECT SELECT

SELECT SELECT

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Capacity Cut-Off

ON 5000mAH

Key Beep ON

Buzzer ON

Capacity

Current

Safety Time

2000mAh 2.0A

(2000/2.0=1000)/11.9=84 minutes

3300mAh 3.0A

(3300/3.0=1100)/11.9=92 minutes

1000mAh

1.2A

(1000/1.2=833)/11.9=70 minutes

For example:

This program sets the maximum charge

capacity that will be supplied to the battery

during charge. If the deltapack voltage is not

detected nor the safety timer expired by any

reason, this feature will automatically stop the

process at the selected capacity value.

The beep sounds at every time pressing the

buttons to confirm your action. The beep or

melody sounded at various times during

operation to alert different mode changes.

These audible sounds can be on or off.

Input Power Low

Cut-Off 11.0V

This program monitors the voltage of input

battery. If the voltage drops below the value

you set the operation forcibly terminated to

protect the input battery.

Ext. Temp 0C

Int. Temp 37C

This screen shows the external and internal

temperature.

by 11.9, set this number as the value for

safety timer setting. If the charger stopped at

this threshold, about 140% of the capacity will

have been fed into the battery.

SELECT SELECT

SELECT

SELECT SELECT

SYSTEM SET UP

VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS

VERSION

1.00

LOAD FACTORY SET

ENTER

Press and hold the Start/Enter dial for 3 seconds

to load the factory set.

This screen shows the version.

SELECT

You can inquire various information on LCD screen during charging or

discharging process. When you rotate the dial counterclockwise, the

screen will display the user’s settings.

And also you can monitor the voltage of individual cell by rotating the

dial clockwise when the individual connection cable is linked to the

Lithium battery being processed.

Ext. Temp 0C

Int. Temp 26C

It comes to the final voltage when the program

ended.

Present input voltage.

This screen shows the internal temperature.

Displayed safety timer is turn on and duration of

time in minutes.

Displayed capacity cut-off function is turn on and

the setting value of capacity.

The battery is connected with balance lead, you

can check voltage of each cell in the battery pack.

VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS

4.19 4.15 4.18V

0.00 0.00 0.00V

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It incorporates a variety of functions for the systems to verify processes

and the state of the electronics. In case of an error the screen will

display the cause of error and emit an audible sound.

Incorrect polarity connected.

The battery is interrupted.

CONNECT ERROR

CHECK MAIN PORT

The Battery connection is wrong.

The cell number is wrong.

CELL NUMBER

INCORRECT

Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too high.

CELL ERROR

HIGH VOLTAGE

Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low.

CELL ERROR

LOW VOLTAGE

The internal temperature of the unit goes too high.

INT.TEMP.TOO HI

DC IN TOO LOW

Input voltage less than 11V.

Input voltage higher than 18V.

DC IN TOO HIGH

BATTERY WAS FULL

The battery voltage is higher than the maximum

voltage which the user sets when charging in

balance mode.

WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE

CELL ERROR

VOLTAGE-INVALID

Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is invalid.

The external temperature of the unit goes too high.

EXT.TEMP.TOO HI

OVER CHARGE

CAPACITY LIMIT

The battery capacity is more than the maximum

capacity which the user sets.

OVER TIME LIMIT

The charging time is longer than the maximum

charging time which the user sets.

BALANCE CONNECT

ERROR

The balance connect is wrong.

SPECIFICATION

(stated values refer to one charger except built-in power supply, dimension & weight)

AC Input

DC Input

Charge circuit power

Charge current range

Discharge current range

Current drain for balancing port

NiCd/NiMH battery cell count

LiPo/LiFe/Lilon cell count

Pb battery voltage

Net weight

Dimension

100-240V

11-18Volt

AC Input 50W

DC 80W Input

0.1-10.0A

8W

0.1-5.0A

200mA/cell

1-15Cells

1-6Cells

2-20V

525g

135x112x60.9mm

Discharge current power

1

2

3

4

THE SET CONTAINS

1. SKYRC 6x80 Plus Charger

2. XH Adaptor

3. Power Cord

4. 18AWG Wire Charging

Cable

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TP/FP Adaptor

Temp. Sensor Cable

EH Adaptor XH Adaptor

Dean charging cable

HP/PQ Adaptor

Tamiya charging cable

TRAXXAS charging cable Glow charging cable Crocodile clip charging cable

Futaba RX charging cable

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SK-600005-01

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

We guarantee this product to be free of manufacturing and assembly

defects for a period of one year from the time of purchase. The

warranty only applies to material or operational defects, which are

present at t he time of purchase. During that period, we will repair or

replace free of service charge for products deemed defective due to

those causes.

You will be required to produce proof of purchase (invoice or receipt).

This warranty is not valid for any damage or subsequent damage

arising as a result of misuse, modification or as a result of failure to

observe the procedures outlined in this manual.

This symbol means that you must dispose of electrical from

the General household waste when it reaches the end of its useful

life. Take your charger to your local waste collection point or

recycling centre. This applies to all countries of the European Union, and to

other European countries with a separate waste collection system.

devices

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This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the

types of battery stated in these Instruction Manual. SKYRC accepts no

liablility of any kind if the charger is used for any purpose other than

that stated. We are unable to ensure that you follow the instructions

supplied with the charger, and we have no control over the methods

you employ for using, operating and maintaining the device. For this

reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or costs

which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect use and

operation of our products, or which are connected with such operation

in any way. Unless otherwise prescribed by law, our obligation to pay

compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is limited to

the invoice value of those SKYRC products which were immediately

and directly involved in the event in which the damage occurred.

LIABILITY EXCLUSION

CONFORMITY DECLARATION

Conform

CE-LVD

CE-EMC

EN60335-2-29

FCC

FCC Part 15

Limits-Limitation of voltage charges, voltage fluctuations

and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for

equipment with rated current ≤ 16A per phase and not

subject to conditional connection.

Limits-Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment

input current ≤16A per phase)

Ele ctr om a gn eti c co mpa ti b il ity -Re qu ire men ts f or

household appliances,electric tools and Similar

apparaturs - Part 2: Immunity-Product family standard

Ele ctr om a gn eti c co mpa ti b il ity -Re qu ire men ts f or

household appliances,electric tools and Similar

apparaturs - Part 1: Emission

EN 55014-1

EN55014-2

Test Standards

Title

Result

SKYRC 6x80 Plus satisfies all relevant and mandatory CE directives and

FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2008.

The product has been tested to meet the following technical standards:

For safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Conduction Emission

& Radiation Emission.

Conform

EN61000-3-2

EN61000-3-3

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